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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Bolsters SMS Credentials

The Cleveland, Ohio-based MRO has been certified as an active participant in the FAA Part 5 Voluntary Safety Management System Program.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Silent Falcon Solar Electric E1 Completes 500 Flight Hours

UAS manufacturer Silent Falcon’s solar electric E1 UAV has completed 500 hours of flight testing.
ATC

FAA Bans Flight over Iran, Iraq, and Some Gulf Waters

Following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Baghdad, the FAA has prohibited U.S. civil operators from overflying the airspace in and around Iraq and Iran.
Airlines

Eurocontrol Sheds Route Charges Based on Flight Plans

The new ATC charging system in Europe takes into consideration the actual route flown and allows for a more accurate application of the user pay principle.
Aircraft

Air Service Basel Adds Cirrus SF50 Authorized Mx

The SF50 service approval makes Air Service Basel Europe's first authorized service center for the jet that carries EASA or FAA registration.
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Airlines

FAA Notam Prohibits Flights Over Much of Mideast

U.S. aviation authorities react to Iranian missile strikes on Iraqi air bases.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Acquires AeroRepair

AeroRepair operates six North American locations specializing in wheel and brake MRO services.
Accidents

Ukrainian 737-800 Crash in Iran Kills at Least 176

Early indications suggest an engine fire brought down the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737 outside Tehran.
Aircraft

Elroy and Embraer Launch Cargo eVTOL Partnership

Embraer will support startup Elroy Air to develop its Chaparral cargo-carrying eVTOL aircraft for service entry in 2022.
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Aircraft

First F-35A Base Achieves Full Warfighting Capability

Hill AFB in Utah is the first operational U.S. Air Force base to receive its full complement of Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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Aircraft

EHang 216 Autonomous eVTOL Demonstrated in North Carolina

China's EHang wants to conduct longer-term U.S. flight trials with its 216 eVTOL air taxi aircraft as it seeks to achieve type certification.
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Avionics

Garmin Ups Performance with GTN 650/750Xi

Garmin unveiled the newest version of its GTN series of GPS/navcoms.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dealing with Challenges in the Aircraft Maintenance Business - AIN

Dealing with Challenges in the Aircraft Maintenance Business - AIN
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Accidents

U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatalities Reach Record High in 2019

The 76 fatalities from accidents involving U.S.-registered business aircraft were the highest number since 2006.
FBOs

ABS Jets Gets OK for FBO Services in Slovakia

ABS Jets is expanding its services to full-scale FBO operations at Bratislava Airport in Slovakia with recent airport authority approval.
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Eastern, Central Europe Seeing Bizav Fleet Growth

Aircraft broker Colibri Aircraft credits growing economies in Eastern and Central Europe for the jumps in in business aviation fleet numbers in the region.
Accidents

Boeing Recommends Sim Training Requirement for Max

The U.S. manufacturer cites its “unstinting commitment” to the Max’s safe return to service as it changes its position on simulator requirements.
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India Appoints Integrated Defense Chief

India’s three armed forces now come under the purview of a single Chief of the Defence Staff, whose aim is to streamline logistics and operational assets.
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Aircraft

Falcon Deliveries Flat at Dassault; 6X Remains on Track

Dassault Aviation delivered 40 Falcon business jets last year, one fewer than in 2018, while it continues apace on the Falcon 6X program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Looks To Future with Formalized Apprenticeships

The 24-month program offers apprentices a paying job and formalized training to receive their FAA certification.
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Aircraft

Airbus To Offer Electronically Dimmable Aircraft Windows

Gentex’s electronically dimmable windows now come as standard equipment on the Boeing 787 family and will be available on Airbuses.
Airlines

Shell, World Energy to Partner on SAF for Lufthansa

The German flag carrier will fly three SAF-powered routes from San Francisco.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Ups Funding, Delays Network Launch to 2Q20

In-flight connectivity service provider SmartSky Networks has received $25 million more in funding and delayed commercial network launch to mid-2020.
Avionics

Collins Providing HUD VR Trainer for FAA Research

FAA will research pilot-HUD interface, pilot performance, and crew workload using Collins Aerospace's head-up display virtual-reality training device.
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Pat Sheedy Takes Helm of Milestone Aviation

Sheedy succeeds Greg Conlon, who recently was promoted to president and CEO of Milestone parent GECAS.

Workers Begin Return To Damaged Textron Aviation Site

Some SkyCourier workers were among the first to return on Monday to working regular shifts at Textron Aviation's Plant 3.
Aircraft

Jump Aero To Develop an Emergency Medical Service eVTOL Aircraft

Jump Aero, launched by Terrafugia founder Carl Dietrich, wants to develop an eVTOL aircraft specifically to support emergency medical services.
Aircraft

Hyundai and Uber Announce eVTOL Air-taxi Partnership

Uber says South Korean automaker Hyundai will be able to build eVTOL aircraft on a more cost effective scale than its other partner companies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Acquires Australian MRO, Expanding APAC Service

Textron Aviation has acquired Premiair Aviation's three service facilities in Australia.
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Aircraft

Max Crisis Leads to Layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems

The Boeing narrowbody’s largest supplier ceased building 737 components on January 1.
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